Whiteland’s Community Rebuilds After the March 31st Tornado

On March 31st, the Town of Whiteland faced an EF2 tornado that damaged residential areas and the Mohr Industrial Park. Since then, the town has displayed remarkable resilience, rallying together to support their own citizens affected by the storm and expediting the recovery process.  

+ Read the full story on Whiteland’s recovery efforts

Job Training for Justice-Involved Hoosiers Improves Job Placement, Reduces Repeat Incarceration Rates

The widening gap between job opportunities and available talent in Indiana can be addressed by implementing job training programs for individuals in the justice system, according to Conexus Indiana. Graduates of Catapult Indiana, a free job training initiative, were found to be 3.48 times less likely to return to the justice system.

+ Learn more about job and education opportunities like Catapult Indiana

Johnson County Communities Get a Makeover: Updates to Town and City Comprehensive Plans

Communities in Johnson County like Greenwood and Whiteland are opening the doors to their residents and inviting them to participate in the comprehensive planning process. Municipal governments are democratizing decision-making by sending out online surveys open to all who are interested in sharing their thoughts, ideas, comments, and critiques with the planning teams.   

+ Read how the comp plans shape their communities

2024 Eclipse Expected to Drive a Million Visitors to Indiana

Central Indiana is in the path of totality for the 2024 solar eclipse on April 8^th. Johnson County communities will become attractive destinations and the local tourism industry is gearing up for the event, which is predicted to potentially quadruple the populations of smaller towns in the area for the day.



 + Read more about the 2024 solar eclipse and its impact on local tourism

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Aspire Weekly Member Highlights

Renewed Member Investors

The Belmont Barbershop LLC

Coffeehouse Five - Greenwood

JCFiber

Le Rose Dance Academy

Reising Radio Partners Inc. - QMIX 107.3, KORN Country 100.3, Mojo 102.9

SCS Construction Services, Inc.

New Member Investors

Brown's Tree Service

Bryce Canyon Resort

Grace United Methodist

Greenwood Christian Academy

Voelz, Reed, & Mount, LLC

This week's Monday Member Moment features Tracie Lee with Portillo’s on U.S. 31 South. Portillo’s is known for Chicago-style street food including Italian beef, burgers, hot dogs, salads, and famous chocolate cake. Portillo’s has options to meet all sizes of catering needs. Visit Portillos.com or call 866-YUM-BEEF to speak directly to catering concierge. 



Current Trend: Switching from Disposable Shingles to Permanent Metal Roofing

By: Chan Cornett, Founder and Owner, Cornett Roofing Systems

While it’s true that currently 80% of U.S. residential homes have asphalt shingles, this is not the case internationally. Depending where in the world you are, common roofing systems are made from metal, clay and concrete, natural slate, wood shake, and even vegetation for thatched roof assemblies. However, the U.S. market is slowly beginning to shift, with metal roofing being the fastest growing segment of residential roofing, according to the Metal Roofing Alliance.

+ Learn more

Member Updates

+ Judges Needed for Greenwood Community High School Senior Capstone Board Presentations

+ Franciscan Health to Host In-Person, ‘Christmas Remembrance’ Event Dec. 14

+ Franklin College Board of Trustees Welcomes Four

+ Hirons Promotes Leigh-Ann Richardville to VP, Operations